Crypto Trading
PRODUCTS
Access Digital Assets with Professional Trading Tools
The ARC Advantage
- Access leading cryptocurrencies from one integrated account
- Competitive execution with transparent pricing
- Consolidated reporting across traditional and digital assets
- Professional order and portfolio management tools
- Institutional-grade security and custody standards
- Risk controls designed for fast-moving digital asset markets
Crypto for Diversified Portfolios
A Focused Selection of Established Digital Assets
Gain exposure to leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, while viewing digital assets alongside the rest of your portfolio.
Professional Crypto Trading Tools
Unified Portfolio View
Monitor digital assets together with stocks, options, futures and bonds through one consolidated interface.
Purpose-Built Risk Controls
Use advanced order types, position monitoring and account-level reporting to manage exposure in volatile crypto markets.
Secure Asset Access
Trade through an integrated environment designed around account security, transparent execution and reliable custody.
Professional market access supported by integrated research, transparent reporting and disciplined risk management.
Low Commissions
Transparent Pricing
Review execution costs clearly before you trade. Crypto pricing is presented without hidden platform markups, helping sophisticated investors evaluate each position within the context of their broader portfolio.
What Are Cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies are digital assets recorded on distributed networks. Established assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum trade continuously and can provide an alternative source of portfolio exposure, but their prices may be highly volatile.
Key Features
- Markets available around the clock
- Transparent, market-driven pricing
- Portfolio exposure beyond traditional asset classes
Crypto may be used for long-term allocation, tactical trading or broader portfolio diversification.
How Do I Buy Crypto?
Begin by reviewing the available digital assets, execution costs, custody arrangements and the risks associated with crypto markets. Arclight Capital brings research, trading and reporting into one integrated experience.
Choose an allocation that reflects your objectives and risk tolerance, then use limit orders and position monitoring tools to manage execution.
After opening and funding your account, select the digital asset and order type that fit your investment plan.
- Bitcoin is the largest and most established cryptocurrency by market recognition.
- Ethereum supports a broad ecosystem of programmable applications and digital assets.
- Other crypto assets may offer different use cases, liquidity profiles and levels of risk.
Once you choose an asset, review the quoted price and fees, place your order, and monitor the position as part of your overall portfolio. Digital asset prices can move quickly, so position sizing and disciplined risk limits are important.
Benefits and Risks of Trading Crypto
Potential Benefits
Crypto can broaden portfolio exposure beyond traditional markets and provides access outside standard exchange hours. Established digital assets may also offer distinct return drivers, giving investors another way to diversify a carefully constructed allocation.
Risks to Consider
Crypto trading involves substantial risk. Prices may change sharply, liquidity can vary and regulatory or technology events can affect market access. Digital assets may lose a significant portion or all of their value, so investors should use appropriate position sizing and invest only after assessing their objectives and tolerance for loss.
Arclight Capital’ Education and Resources for
Crypto
Traders' Academy
Traders Academy provides educational material on digital assets, Bitcoin markets, trading mechanics and the risks that distinguish crypto from traditional investments.
Traders' Insight
Traders’ Insight provides market-related articles and commentary from Arclight Capital’ employees, exchanges and third-party contributors.
Add digital assets to your portfolio.
Disclosures
There is a substantial risk of loss in crypto trading. Digital assets can be highly volatile, may be subject to evolving regulation and may not offer the protections associated with traditional securities.
Crypto assets available for trading vary by Arclight Capital affiliate and jurisdiction.
- With special conversion functionality.
- Please contact Client Services or your ARC Sales Representative to see if you qualify for the Large-Size Order Facility (generally orders over 7M USD or equivalent).